Activities

The following activities are available to all Guangzhou Women’s International Club (GWIC) members, please contact the relevant coordinators below or check your monthly gazette for more information. If there is an activity you would like to coordinate please Contact Us. (Updated on November 1st)

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Morning Coffee Every first Thursday of the month with some exceptions around major holiday times (due to majority of members’ travel plans) from 9:00-11:00am at Grand Hyatt Hotel. Click here for more details.

Afternoon Tea Every third Wednesday of the month with some exceptions around major holiday times (due to majority of members’ travel plans) from 2:30pm-4:30pm at Four Seasons Hotel. (Please note that afternoon Tea starts from 14:30 ) Click here for more details.

Monthly Meet & Greet Provided for all brand new arrivals to Guangzhou. Our Newcomer Coordinators host a casual chance to meet in a more private setting. Every third Tuesday of the month from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Oakwood Premier. Click here for more details.

Gather for a useful and fun Chinese lesson taught by Sara. In the club, we can learn Mandarin and share our experiences in learning this fascinating language. Our aim is to build a bridge between cultures through learning Chinese.

Our purpose is to relax our mind and body, enjoy everything we do, live in the present moment, giving a meaning and purpose to life. There will be many inspirational talks and life coaching sessions. It would be a gift to yourself to have an experience by being a part of our club.

Where: We’ll have a starting place that may vary and explore local areas

Cost: Each participant pays for their transport and entrance fees, these vary

PWNO

Evening event for GWIC members.

Contact: Jette, email- JetteBjerregaard

When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 pm

Where: Hotel Conrad, GEM-lounge

Cost: 150 RMB (for 2 glasses of wine and a small buffet)

Craft Group

If you enjoy craftwork, our group is for you. Bring whatever you’re working on and join us. Everyone is welcome!

Contact: Jemma Ji, WeChat ID- Jemma_and_Clio

When: Every Friday, 10:30 am – 12 pm

Where: Varies (Coffee shop with a large table)

Cost: Will share costs if there is a group project

GWIC Can Cook

Cooking class where professional chefs demonstrate how to make a four-course menu, every month we have a different topic. Lunch with what was prepared in the menu after the class.

Contact: Luz Maria Marx or Celia Valdes, email- gwiccancook@yahoo.com

When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10 am – 1:30 pm

Where: China Hotel A Marriott Hotel

Cost: 165 RMB

Book Club

For each month, a book title is selected in advance.

Contact: Kristin Judson, WeChat ID- kristinjudson

When: One Thursday of the month, 7 pm

Where: 65th Floor of the Park Hyatt (in “The Living Room”)

Cost: 150 RMB (for 2 glasses of wine and snacks)

PLAYGROUPS

Playgroup 0-3

This is a great friendly group for mothers and their babies or toddlers (0-3 years). Mothers can talk and share their knowledge and experiences. It’s an opportunity for you and your children to socialize with other parents and children.

Contact: Danielle, WeChat ID- Danielle1390139

When: Every Thursday, 10 am

Where: Varies

Cost: Varies, it will depend on the selected playground

Playgroup 3-6

This group is for children between 3-6 years and their parents. Play is important for growing children. Group play can help build good social skills. The group also gives parents time to socialize and exchange information. The group arranges Art & Crafts and Sports classes for the children, along with Parent daytime activities.